588 reviews for:

The Dud Avocado

Elaine Dundy

3.73 AVERAGE

goshkristina's review against another edition

5.0

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I got a very specific joy while reading this book, something I hadn't had in a long while. Totally charming.

magshugs's review against another edition

2.0

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This is about an American girl in the 50s who is traveling in Paris. She's an aspiring actress. But it's sarcastic and smart enough that you don't feel like you are reading total chic-lit. The plot follows some of her love affairs, and I was definitely shocked, because this book is a little bit more racy than I would have thought. It was originally published in the late 1950s, so I guess I just expected it be more conservative. However, the way it reads is a little antiquated, I guess it's more 50s slang. There was definitely a "jiving" in there! It took a little getting used to. I also love how it's one of those plots that starts in the middle, then backtracks and fills you in.

But, the climax was WAY at the end of the book. All of the sudden it started moving so fast and was over. It was an interesting read, but not a fav.

shanbro's review against another edition

5.0

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The book was okay for me until the last couple of sections. Then, fabulous!

jcrawleyx's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kpoche's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

ameliabedelia's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

vanessavlvaler's review against another edition

3.5

funny reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

genevievereads's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

certifiedmalpal's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

velvetminivan's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated